Ray granted release

Ray, 30, spent much of the season as the closer for Columbus, He shared the role with Jeremy
Accardo in April and took it over after the Indians purchased the contract of Accardo on May 14. He
was successful in 11 of 14 opportunities.

Ray made his final appearance for the Clippers in last night's 9-6 win over Indianapolis. He
alllowed two hits, two walks and two runs in a non-save situation. He was released after the
game and left with a 2.38 earned run average over 33 outings.

"He was a pro the whole time he was here," Clippers manager Mike Sarbaugh said. ""He handled
himself professionally and worked hard. I'm sorry it didn't work out for him here."

Of recent note, the Clippers have begun to look to triple-A rookie Cody Allen in the ninth
inning. Allen is a rising prospect with a 96-mph fastball and late-inning possibilities at the big
league level.